Congress·In Committee·S. 3812

Senate Bill Would Require Federal Agencies to Stock Opioid Overdose Kits, Train Workers

WORK to Save Lives Act

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Congress Moves to Require Opioid Overdose Kits in Federal Workplaces

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Key Points

This bill aims to prevent drug overdose deaths by making sure life-saving medicine is available in workplaces. It focuses on opioid reversal medications, which can stop an overdose while it is happening.
All federal government agencies would be required to keep these medications on hand and provide annual training for their employees on how to use them. This includes the Veterans Health Administration.
For private businesses, the Labor Department would create voluntary guidelines. These tips would help business owners learn how to buy the medicine and how to train their staff if they choose to participate.
The Labor Department and OSHA would have about nine months (270 days) after the bill becomes law to finish these new rules and guides. This ensures that federal workers are prepared to help in a medical emergency.

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Impact Analysis

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 19, 2026Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Feb 10, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related News

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Safety+Health Magazine·about 1 month ago

Bill aimed at getting opioid overdose-reversal medication into more workplaces

Bipartisan legislation reintroduced in the House and Senate would direct OSHA to develop employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose-reversal medication and training workers. Federal agencies would be required to maintain the medication and provide annual training.

Occupational Health & Safety Online·about 1 month ago

NSC Applauds Reintroduced WORK Act to Address Workplace Opioid Overdose Deaths

The WORK to Save Lives Act would require OSHA to guide employers on incorporating life-saving overdose response into emergency preparedness plans. The bill mandates regulations for federal agencies while providing non-mandatory guidance for private sector employers.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette·over 1 year ago

Behind the local push to stock Narcan at construction sites

The article discusses the WORK to Save Lives Act as part of a broader effort to address high overdose rates in industries like construction. It highlights the legislative push to require Narcan and relevant training at workplaces across the country.

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